Deco, Diamonds & Decadence Fine Auction
Sun, Jan 25, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 15
Antique Jade, Garnet, Pearl, Plique-a-Jour, Gilt Butterfly Pin
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Antique Jade, Garnet, Pearl, Plique-a-Jour, Gilt Butterfly Pin
Designed as a butterfly, the body one pear-shape jade cabochon, the head a split pearl, the eyes two round-cut garnets, the outstretched wing highlighted with plique-a-jour enamel, set in a silver gilt pin mounting measuring approximately 3.0 x 2.0 inches. Marked 'VI' within a square.
Gross weight: 22.8 grams.
From the collection of Rhoma Young.
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Designed as a butterfly, the body one pear-shape jade cabochon, the head a split pearl, the eyes two round-cut garnets, the outstretched wing highlighted with plique-a-jour enamel, set in a silver gilt pin mounting measuring approximately 3.0 x 2.0 inches. Marked 'VI' within a square.
Gross weight: 22.8 grams.
From the collection of Rhoma Young.
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